Viola Bows

We carry a variety of different bows. These bows are all brand new and we have good options! If you are looking for something specific, please contact us and we will see if we can help you find what you are looking for! We are able to special order professional level bows that are silver/gold mounted German made by Dörfler if you are looking for that. A gallery of stock photos can be found at the bottom of this page.

Brasilwood Bows

Brasilwood bows are good bows that sound good and look a lot like pernambuco wood without the price of pernambuco. Pernambuco is getting harder and harder to source so many makers are looking at alternatives such as brasilwood to make bows. If you have any questions, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you in your choice of a new bow. You will notice that bows are often offered in both “round” and “octagonal” sticks. The round is less involved in the making process and that is why it is cheaper than the octagonal options.

Eastman Bows

All bows have a full mount ebony frog and genuine horse hair.

22-040 Brasilwood Viola Bow, Round - $69.00

22-050 Brasilwood Viola Bow, Octagonal - $99.00

22-070 Deluxe Brasilwood Viola Bow, Octagonal - $139.00

Joseph Richter Bows

All Joseph Richter bows use Massaranduba wood for the stick, genuine ebony frog, mother of pearl eye/slide, and are made in Germany. These bows have good balance and have availability in various sizes.

22-110 Brazilwood Bow, Octagonal, 4th QUality - $279.00

22-120 Brazilwood Bow, Round, 3rd Quality - $310.00

22-140 Brazilwood Bow, Round, 2nd Quality - $355.00

22-170 Brazilwood Bow, Octagonal, 1st Quality - $439.00

Pernambuco Bows

Pernambuco is a fantastic material and provides a very flexible lively stick to play on. Most professional bows are made of pernambuco. Contact us if you would like to purchase a bow!

G. Werner Pernambuco Violin Bows

Uniquely made from selected pernambuco wood. Stored for about 30 years, it comes with outstanding flexible mechanical properties. Perfectly suited for advanced players. Made in Germany.

22-220 G. Werner Bow, Round, 2nd quality - $479.00

22-230 G. Werner Bow, Octagonal, 2nd quality - $519.00

22-240 G. Werner Bow, Round, 1st quality - $579.00

22-250 G. Werner Bow, Octagonal, 1st quality - $659.00

22-270 G. Werner Bow, Octagonal, Select Quality - $749.00

W.E. Dörfler Pernambuco Bows

The listed W.E. Dörfler Pernambuco Bows are nickel silver mounted bows of great quality. These are made from hand picked selected pernambuco wood sticks and is the perfect choice for the advanced players. These bows are all made in Germany. Professional silver and gold mounted bows are also available to order.

22-330 W.E. Dörfler Bow, Octagonal, 2nd Quality - $879.00

22-380 W.E. Dörfler Bow, Round, 1st Quality - $1,059.00

Carbon Fiber Bows

Carbon fiber is a great alternative material for bows. They are very durable and have better stability in regards to change in climate. You can even get carbon fiber bows with pernambuco faces. This would be the perfect bow for those looking for a bow that can take a little bit rougher treatment. These are available in all price ranges and can be the perfect bow for somebody doing a gigs where you’re too close to other players (or walls!). Contact us if you would like to purchase a bow!

Cadenza Carbon Bows

CADENZA bows are light, responsive, and beautiful to look at. Their reliability and crisp feel set them apart. They are a unique choice for musicians seeking a traditional style bow with modern appeal. The pernambuco faced carbon fiber bows offer the durability/stability of carbon fiber and the warm feel/touch of wood.

22-F51 Cadenza Basic Carbon Fiber Bow - $329.00

22-F52 Cadenza* Woven Carbon Fiber Bow - $199.00

22-F53 Cadenza** Pernambuco Faced Carbon Fiber Bow - $349.00

22-F54 Cadenza*** Silver Mounted, Pernambuco Faced Carbon Fiber Bow - $689.00